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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01
CONVICT OUTRAGES.

Governor Gordon on last Thurs
day received information that the
convicts were badly treated in the
camp on the Georgia Midland Rail
road, in Spalding county, and he
sent Principal Keeper Towers and
his assistant to make an inyestiga-
ton and they found that four con
victs had been badly whipped, the
skin broken and their backs bleed
ing. Governor Gordon issued an or
der at once dismissing G. G. Bing
ham, the whipping boss, and placed
Z. A. Redd, of Columbus in his place
and ordered Mr.. Turner to take
charge Of the camp in behalf Of the
State. The Governor also had war
rants sworn out for Binghams arrest
and prosecution for nhuman treat
ment of the convicts. The lessees
were also ordered to appear before
the Governor on the first of Septem-
Der and show cause why their lease
contract should not be annulled.
We desire to applaud Governor
Gordon tor his proml and humane
action in this matter The lessees
aud whipping bosses have shown a
brutality that is shameful and dis
graceful We believe in carrying
out the law and the conyicts being
made to work out their sentences,
but the extreme cruelty Of the lash
that breaks, cuts and lays open to the
flesh the backs Of the helpless con
yicts, should not be tolerated.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01
Fence or StOckIaW.

ORDlNAkY'S OFFICE, COBB co. J
MARIETTA, Ga SEPT 10Th 1897. {
The laws having been complied with n
70 filing petition and notice as contained il
Section l455 Code OF Georgia.
i is ordered, that an election be held a
oAS, (o95ih District q. VI Of salt
County on
Iaesddy September ?0I 1887.
On the question of Fence or Storklaw.
Those voting for Fence viii have written
or printed on their ballots "For Fence. "
and those for Stocklaw will have on theirs
"Stocklaw
Witness my hand and official signature.
H. ~ HAMMETT. Ord'y.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01
Fence or StOcklaW.

ORDINARY'S OFFICE, COBB co ,
MARIETTA "a SEPT. LIST 1887 I
The laws having been complied with a,
to filing petition and notice as contained in
Section 1906 Code OF Georgia
II is ordered. that an election be held AT
LEMONS, (992nd District, G. M col
said County on
Iacsaa& September 20h 1887,
On the question OF Feuue or Stocklaw.
Those voting for Fence viii have written
printed on their ballots "For Fence, =
ana those for stocklaw will have on theirs
- tocklaw
Witness my hand and official signature.
Il. NJ HAMMETT. Ord'v
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01
Fence or StOckIaw.

ORDINARY'S OFFICE, COBB co. !
MARIETTA, GA, SEPT. LIST 1887 (
The laws having been complied with as
to filing petition and notice as contained in
Section l4j5 Code OF Georgia.
1t is ordered, that an election be held al
MARIETTA, (S98th DISTRICT, G NJ. j
OF said County on
Iaesday, September 20M, 1887,
On the question Of Fence or Stocklaw
Those voting for Fence will have written
or printed on their ballots For Fence ''
and those tor StocA law wIll Lave ON their.
"Stockaw F"
Witness my hand and official signature
Ii NJ. HAMMETT. Ord'y
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

The fraud Army OF the Republic
in parade at Wheeling, West Nir-
giuia, refused to pass under banner
with President Cleveland's portrait,
but marched around it, The Union
Veterans, however, passed under
amid hearty cheers The Grand Ar
my OF the Republic, have shown
themselves anything but grand in
their treatment Of the President Of
the United States.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01
GEORGIA COBB COUNTY;

To whom it may concern; All persons
interested are hereby notified that il no
good cause Z shown 10 the contrary m or
the h day of October 1897 estahlishin M
public read as marked out by the COMMITS.
sioner appointed for that purpose. commenc.
ing at the farm of II ) Love near Lost
Mountain and running in the direction oil
Powder Springs and to intersect with tho
Powder Springs and Dallas roads near tbp
residence Of @ D. Moon. Said road boing
in Oregon aud Powder Springs districf
This Aug. Both, 1857.
H. NJ HAMMETT, Ordinary
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

The indecent haste which some as
pirants displayed in lobbying with
legislators with a view to being elect
ed the successor to Judge Hall, be-
fore that eminent jurist was dead,
ought to insure their defeat.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

Marietta as a resident town takes
the lead Of all North Georgia. Her
growth is steady and substantial.
Everybody who come to Marietta are
charmed and say it is the prcttiest
town they ever saw.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

The Legislature 50 far has passed
no bills of any practical benefit 70 the
people, but the members have re-
ceiptcd for their salaries with prompt
ness and dispatch.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

A man named Brick in Chattanoo-
ga, got up in his sleep, put on his
clothes went to the depot, bought
ticket and got on board Of the cars
for Knoxville and never woke up I'M
til the conductor put his hand on
his shoulder and told him he was in
Knoxville lie had only 75cts in
money and had to walk back to Chat
tanooga.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01
JUDGE NM DEAD.

Judge Samuel Hall, associate JUS
tice OF the Supreme Court Of Geor.
gia, died ut Toccoa on last Saturday
His successor will be elected by the
present Legislature. Candidates
for the position are Judge Joel Bran,
ham, Of Rome: Judge James r.
Brown, of Cherokee; Judge John I
Clarke, Of Pataula circuit; Judge
Lumpkin, of Northern Circuit; Judge
James $ Hook, of augusta, ana
probably others.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

The Atlanta Prohibitionists
have held meeting and decided to
petition for an election on prohibi-
ton this fall. If they do there will
be music in the air.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01
GEORNlA-COBR COrNTY.

To whom it may concern: All persons
interested are hereby notified hat if no
good cause be shown to the contrary an or.
der will be granted by the undcrsis ned ON
the 4lh day OF October 1881 es ablishing n
public road as marked ont by the Commits.
sloner' appointed Tor that purpose com
mencn5 At Mrs. McAtee's on the Bells
Ferry roai and following an old road 10
W. A. Bishops. thence 10 A Roberts on.
the old road and to Edwards house on said
rod thence t. intercep, with the land line
in rear ol Edwards house following said
land line by the way OF John Roberts in
the ShaBty district To the Cassville road
This August 30th, 1881
Il d. HAMMETT. Ordinary.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

The question OF high rent is agta-
ting the people Of Birmingham. but
when such fabulous prices have been
given for business and residence lots,
how is interest to be met and taxes
paid unless there is big rent roll
coming in: This question was ask
ed many months ago, and it is now
brought squarely before landlords
and tenants Montgomery Advert
ser.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

Henry Grady has been offered ten
thousand dollars to deliver fifty lee
lures in Northern cities. Henry
accept the proposition and We will
go "snooks" with you.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

The Governor of South Carolina
has committed the death sentence of
the II year old negro girl murderer
in Barnwell to FIVE years in the
pcnltentiary
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

The political wire pullers are at
work aud some Of them viii find that
they We GOT hold Of the barbed kind
CoWcrs Sobd Smith.
Yes, but the salye Of office will
heal their lacerated hands, and they
don care for "barbed" wire.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

The Dean bill has been reconsider
ed by bare quorum of the Senate,
and referred TO he finance commit
tee for perfection, which is an admis-
sion Of imperiecton. The truth is
the people are opposed 10 the sale of
State Road and the Legislators know
II
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

A white couple eloped and went to
Chattanooga to get married and the
Justice Of the Peace whom they
sought at the Court House turned
cut to be colored man, but love
laughs al obstacles and they were
married by the colored justice.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

1t is rumored that the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad will give ff-
teen million dollars for the State
Road rather than it should pass into
the hands OF some Of its-csmpetitors.
The Louisville and Nashville dare
not make an offer of that amount
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

1t is believed by some that Sena-
tor Brown wants the State Road sold
so he can buy it. We would as soon
he would buy it as any one if he will
pay enough for il
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

The Dean bill to sell the State
Road has been shrouded and put
away in its grave, by an indefinite
p0stp0nement
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

A ditch 10 miles long is about to
be constructed in New Mexico, which
is expected 10 irugate over one mil
lion acres Of land The enterprise
viii involve an outlay Of Sl,000,00O.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

Dooly county, Ga, has the tallest
man as we'll as the smallest woman il
the State. Samuel Cason is seven
teet and two inches high, while Miss
Anna Hall, a perfect, sprightly and
intelligent young lady of fifteen sum
mers, is only thirty inches high. s.
Waycross Reporter.
There is colored man in Mariet
Ia, u years old, about 80 inches high
and weighs not over IS pounds. We
have several six footers and $50
FOUNDERS, able-boiied white men.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

Atlanta is to have new morning
paper called "The World" We pre-
dict that after few revolutions the
World will come to an end.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

The Atlanta Evening Journal is
one of the brightest and newsest pa
pers we receive. Under its new man
agement it has greatly improved.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

Rt, Rev. r. ". B. Elliott, Episco-
pal Bishop of the diocese Of Western
Texas, died at Sewanee, Tenn, on
last Friday.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

GEORGIA COBR C0TNrY

To all whom it may concern w. E.
Baker has in due form applied to the un.
derslgned tor permanent letters of Admin
istratlon on the estate Of Catherine M King
late Of said county deceased, and will mass
upon said application on the first Monday
IN October next II. NJ HAMMETT
Ordinary
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01
GEORGIA-COBB COUNTY

Notice is hereby given to all persons con.
cerned. that on the 10Th day OF July 1887.
Hosea Manner, late Of said county, departed
this lie interstate and no person has applied
Tor Administration on the estate OF said
Hosea Manner That administration will
be vested in J u Foster County Admins.
TRAITOR or some other fit and proper person
on the first Monday in October next unless
valid objection is made to his appointment.
This August 30th 1887.
H. NJ. HAMMETT. Ord'v
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

THE American Party is the name
under which a new political party will
be organized. \ convention has been
called 10 be held in Philadelphia on
the 10th and 18th of September next
All Americans who sympathize with
the sentiments set forth in the call
are invited 10 attend the convention.
America for Americans, is the
foremost sentiment upon which the
party is to be built
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01
GEORGIA-COBB COUNTY
GEORGIA-COBB C0rrNT1-.

U1VNVIh-LUbB CUUNT4:
Whereas. 5 N. House. Guardian of 3
l. NOEL, represents to the court in his pe~
ttion duly filed and entered on record
that he has fhlly settled with his ward
ms IS therefore to cite all persons con,
cerned, kindred and creditors. to show
cause, If any they can why said guardian
should not be discharged from his guard.
arship aGd receive letters of dismission en-
the first Monday in November 1887
II. NJ IlAMNErP Ordinary
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

The most cautious man We ever
knew OF was the one who was afraid
TO buy lead pencil for fear the lead
did not reach clear through il.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

la most places land ceases to boom
when the assessor heaves in sight.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01
ORDINARY's OFFIcE, Cobb Go.

URDINARY's OFFICE Cobb Co.
Marietta, Ga, Aug. 23d, 1887.
Notice is hereby given to ali whom il
may concern that petition of fifteen free
holders Of the l39jth district, 6 NJ, (How-
el!s) OF said county has been filed in this office
asking for an election on the custom For
Fence or "Stocklaw' IN said 1395th Dis.
trict, as authorized under and by virtue of
the law ia such cases made and provided
and that said election will he ordered on
the goth day OF September next, if no good
cause is shown Witnesses my hand official.
ly. II NJ. HAMMETT. Ord'y
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

1t is wonderful how polite men are
in the summer. They even lit their
hats to the breeze.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01

Oencr0l Black, dc pension CON-
missioner, draws the largest pension
enjoyed by any soldier $50 week.
Several Mississippi papers are urg-
Ing law to make threat to kill or
do serious bodily injury punishable
by law. II this is done, one of the
most sacred of American rights the
right to blow and buster and talk
big seriously injured.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-09-01
Fence or StOcklaW.

For full particulars and directions see Circu.
lar in every pound of ARBUCKLEs' CoFFEE.
The National tribune., 1887-09-29
PERSONS AND THINGS.

Tho great want of modern aeronautics seems
to be BALBOA with an Philadelphia In
quiTer.
= Many man has ruined his eyesight by sitting
IN the bar-room looking for wOrS.-RusseI (EdH) J
Record
"A jamestown photographer claims to have
taken some excellent pictures of u cyclone which
fingered IN that vicinity recently. When we see
one of them we will feel a good deal more like
believing the story. photographer who can go out
and set up a machine and face a cyclone and make
it look pleasant and mold its chin "A little higher
and keep still long enough to have its picture taken
must have lots of Hdltd- WGiId Union.
The man who will not listen TO reason soon
becomes crank; but trying to turn him is II waste
of time.-NetO Orleans Picayune.
"A Raleigh lady has cactus which has bloomed
but once and once only. and that was the night
of the earthquake last year. IL is now In bud again
and the owner Is not sure but that the fact portends
A Tacoma (w IT, jury failed to agree upon a
case of deadly assault, and III members signed n
paper stating that the eleven do not consider the
one obstinate man qualified Juror that he is
essentially lacking in certain qualifications neces-
sary To constitute good Juror. We would, there
fore ask that IN making up the jury list in future
for this County his name be left off"
- DeceptiOns of all kinds are said to be pFactced
by French-CRnadian families and mill-hands in
Salem, Mass, in order to conceal the age of chill
dren too young TO work from the inspectors.
Lately. however, member of the local school
board dentist. hit upon a means of overcoming
the obstacle, and now. IN doubtful instances, the
child ~ ordered TO open it, mouth. III no mOlar,
due at the age of III, can be discovered il must go
to school ia spite of all protestations.
An Ogdensburg newspaper says that some of
the citizens of the Fourth Ward of that town have
for some time been annoyed by their cows coming
home at night without the usual amount of milk
They watched their cows in hopes of discovering
the offender and they were successful, for they
saw n strange dog approach one of the cows and
rub up against her legs. The COW put her foot
back, when the dog sat upon his launches and
sucked her dry. lie was as fat as a seal from the
milk he had been taking.
The canning Of fruits and vegetables in Cali
fornia has increased rapidly within the last few
years. IL has nearly trebled i'm decade, the pack
of last exceeding 100000 cases, and that of
1887 ~ estimated to be at least 30 per cent larger,
making the production nearly 200 GOO cases. Fully
80 per cent. of these canned goods marketed
east of the Rocky Mountains not u few of them
being sold for direct export To Europe.
"A farmer who has known of - forest trees be-
ing struck by lightning says that nine oaks,
seven pOplars, four naples three willows and the
others were chestnut, horse chestnut, walnut,
hawthorn and elm.
The National tribune., 1887-09-29


Iy the creed Of the Grand Army OF the Re-
pubic every one Of its members has promised
ITO assist such former comrades-in arms as
need help and protection, and TO extend need.
ful nid To the widows aud orphans of those who
have fallen.
And thc comrades have, FOR some 20 wears.
been active and jealous in their efforts 10 keen
that promise in letter and spirit.
This charitable work has been carried on
publicly. There has been no secrecy
All men who cared TO know have been fully
and constantly informed OF the steps taken lor
the relief o! those whom we promised 10 as.
sist. Very many thousands Of dollars have
been expended annually by Posts, in giving
temporary aid to such as have from time 20
needed ". Large sums have been expended bv
comrades privately, without the intervention
OF Posts, for the same purpose.
We have sought aid from The United States
Government Ia the shape of general pensions.
and asked for further aid by insisting on the
increase OF pensions 10 certain classes
We have constantly, for many years. In.
qulred into the pressing needs OF our comrades.
and have, ~ every honorable means within
our reach, sought 10 influence the Congress OF
the United States 10 grant the relief their con-
dition seemed 10 require.
The National tribune., 1887-09-29
Report Of the Adlutant.f.eneraI.

The following are the points of interest in
the very full and complete report of the Ad-
jutant-Goneral:
March 81. is56. there were IS Departments. 5 765
Posts, and 2g5.337 members in good standing re-
ported as constituting the Grand Army OF the Re-
public at that date.
March 81, 1857. the returns show 80 Departments,
6,3l2 Posts aud 800 $40 members In good standing.
Increase i'm Departments, none; Posts, 80; mem
beTship in good standing. . 600.
The returns covering June 80, 1857, however. in
crease this membership to- good standing, $50. .562;
suspended, 25 20: delinquent. l0.s92; making the
total number borne the rolls June 30. 1857 S72.
6-f
The National tribune., 1887-09-29
CHARITY.

The total amount reported expended in charity
March 81. 1856, TO March 81 lSS7, inclusive il s2
934.43. Number Of persons relieved, 26 G06; 1907
OF these We're members Of the Order. or the faIni-
lies OF such; S,g99 were either ex-soldiers not
members or those dependent on them.
From what is well known by almost all comrades
this amount represents not more than e-half the
actually dsbursed in charity, the other half
being bestowed informally and not reported by
Posts
The estimate Is n fair one, that the Grand Army
Of the Republic has contributed half million dol
lars IN the year under consideration and used il
where IL was In every case needed.
The following table shows the contributions of
each Department to this amount:
The National tribune., 1887-09-29

Memorial Day was more generally and appro-
prately observed this year than ever before.
Great multitudes Of patriotic citizens gathered,
under the auspices of our Order, in the silent
cities OF the dead. and with bowed heads aud
loving hands strewod the graves OF our depart
ed comrades with the sweet flowers OF Spring.
This day, sacred 20 the memory of the fallen
defenders Of the Republic, has become most
impressive aud instructive National holiday.
With each annual recurrence Of the appropn-
ate ceremonies of that solemn occasion the peo-
pie are touched with deeper and more ear
nest patriotism.
The National tribune., 1887-09-29

hA FIFIljHIAL PAPER. C6atains C56asSIEaTER hsarIy
3OO advertisements from ladies' and gentlemea
wanting correspondents. Sent 3 months for IOc
Address EzrP-s5 Hind, 153 val guIsz S., csic1yo
Mention The National Tribune
The National tribune., 1887-09-29
3 War Photographs

Sent for twenty-five cents In stamps Address, CHAR
LAIN WOODRUFF. WiliiamsrOrt Pa.
Mention The National Tribune.
The National tribune., 1887-09-29
REHABILITATION.

The loss by delinquent reports is the aggregate
membership of each Pos, not reported through
negligence of Post officers. some of the best men,
bers of the Order are among this number through
no fault of theirs; but because Post officers have
failed in their duty ia the matter Of returns These
not lost TO the Order, and should be counted as
borne upon the rolls.
The National tribune., 1887-09-29

Ii will be observed that a fair regiment dies each
quarter, and a strong brigade a year
lt il quite noticeable that the death rate per 900
IL considerably greater East than West The rea-
is found in the fact that the younger men en-
listed in this section. and when the war WAS over
the younger of the Eastern soldiers came West.
ADDRESSES OF SOLDIERS.
Since General Orders No. was issued most in
quiries for addresses in claims for pensions have
been sent direct to the Army and Navy Survivors
Division of the Pension Office.
The following letter will show the effectiveness
OF this method OF communication between com
r,.Ia
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1887-12-27

Kilrain and Smith will spend their
Christmas eve together, it is stated in
dispatch from London, and while
one holds raw beef to a bruised eye,
and the other bathes in arnica a split
ear, they will wish each other a
"merry Christmas" and the affairs in
the world will not in the least be in
terfered with. 1t is thus that great
men heal their little differences-also
their bruises and in the pleasant
contemplation of the picture, men
grow wiser, and, it may be said, less
important in their own estimation of
what is required to make men great.